Broad-shouldered Diving Beetle vs Split-Footed Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-shouldered Diving Beetle | Split-Footed Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dytiscus latissimus | Nymphes myrmeleonides |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Nymphidae |
| Size | 36-44 mm | 50-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Northern Europe, Scandinavia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Broad-shouldered Diving Beetle
The largest European diving beetle and one of the largest aquatic beetles in the world. It inhabits clean, fish-poor lakes and is increasingly rare.
Did You Know?
It is protected under the EU Habitats Directive and is one of the most endangered beetles in Europe.
Split-Footed Lacewing
A large Australian lacewing with a wingspan up to 70 mm and distinctive bilobed tarsi. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
This species belongs to an ancient lineage of lacewings found only in Australia, dating back over 150 million years.